WO2020185839A1 - Cathodic protection system and minaturized constant current rectifier - Google Patents

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WO2020185839A1
WO2020185839A1 PCT/US2020/022002 US2020022002W WO2020185839A1 WO 2020185839 A1 WO2020185839 A1 WO 2020185839A1 US 2020022002 W US2020022002 W US 2020022002W WO 2020185839 A1 WO2020185839 A1 WO 2020185839A1
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Joseph J. CURRAN
Jeffrey A. REES
Bradley M. BURNS
Christopher H. FOGARTY
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    • C—CHEMISTRY; METALLURGY
    • C23—COATING METALLIC MATERIAL; COATING MATERIAL WITH METALLIC MATERIAL; CHEMICAL SURFACE TREATMENT; DIFFUSION TREATMENT OF METALLIC MATERIAL; COATING BY VACUUM EVAPORATION, BY SPUTTERING, BY ION IMPLANTATION OR BY CHEMICAL VAPOUR DEPOSITION, IN GENERAL; INHIBITING CORROSION OF METALLIC MATERIAL OR INCRUSTATION IN GENERAL
    • C23F—NON-MECHANICAL REMOVAL OF METALLIC MATERIAL FROM SURFACE; INHIBITING CORROSION OF METALLIC MATERIAL OR INCRUSTATION IN GENERAL; MULTI-STEP PROCESSES FOR SURFACE TREATMENT OF METALLIC MATERIAL INVOLVING AT LEAST ONE PROCESS PROVIDED FOR IN CLASS C23 AND AT LEAST ONE PROCESS COVERED BY SUBCLASS C21D OR C22F OR CLASS C25
    • C23F13/00—Inhibiting corrosion of metals by anodic or cathodic protection
    • C23F13/02—Inhibiting corrosion of metals by anodic or cathodic protection cathodic; Selection of conditions, parameters or procedures for cathodic protection, e.g. of electrical conditions
    • C23F13/04—Controlling or regulating desired parameters
    • C—CHEMISTRY; METALLURGY
    • C23—COATING METALLIC MATERIAL; COATING MATERIAL WITH METALLIC MATERIAL; CHEMICAL SURFACE TREATMENT; DIFFUSION TREATMENT OF METALLIC MATERIAL; COATING BY VACUUM EVAPORATION, BY SPUTTERING, BY ION IMPLANTATION OR BY CHEMICAL VAPOUR DEPOSITION, IN GENERAL; INHIBITING CORROSION OF METALLIC MATERIAL OR INCRUSTATION IN GENERAL
    • C23F—NON-MECHANICAL REMOVAL OF METALLIC MATERIAL FROM SURFACE; INHIBITING CORROSION OF METALLIC MATERIAL OR INCRUSTATION IN GENERAL; MULTI-STEP PROCESSES FOR SURFACE TREATMENT OF METALLIC MATERIAL INVOLVING AT LEAST ONE PROCESS PROVIDED FOR IN CLASS C23 AND AT LEAST ONE PROCESS COVERED BY SUBCLASS C21D OR C22F OR CLASS C25
    • C23F13/00—Inhibiting corrosion of metals by anodic or cathodic protection
    • C23F13/02—Inhibiting corrosion of metals by anodic or cathodic protection cathodic; Selection of conditions, parameters or procedures for cathodic protection, e.g. of electrical conditions
    • C23F13/06—Constructional parts, or assemblies of cathodic-protection apparatus
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H02—GENERATION; CONVERSION OR DISTRIBUTION OF ELECTRIC POWER
    • H02M—APPARATUS FOR CONVERSION BETWEEN AC AND AC, BETWEEN AC AND DC, OR BETWEEN DC AND DC, AND FOR USE WITH MAINS OR SIMILAR POWER SUPPLY SYSTEMS; CONVERSION OF DC OR AC INPUT POWER INTO SURGE OUTPUT POWER; CONTROL OR REGULATION THEREOF
    • H02M7/00—Conversion of ac power input into dc power output; Conversion of dc power input into ac power output
    • H02M7/02—Conversion of ac power input into dc power output without possibility of reversal
    • H02M7/04—Conversion of ac power input into dc power output without possibility of reversal by static converters
    • H02M7/12—Conversion of ac power input into dc power output without possibility of reversal by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode
    • C—CHEMISTRY; METALLURGY
    • C23—COATING METALLIC MATERIAL; COATING MATERIAL WITH METALLIC MATERIAL; CHEMICAL SURFACE TREATMENT; DIFFUSION TREATMENT OF METALLIC MATERIAL; COATING BY VACUUM EVAPORATION, BY SPUTTERING, BY ION IMPLANTATION OR BY CHEMICAL VAPOUR DEPOSITION, IN GENERAL; INHIBITING CORROSION OF METALLIC MATERIAL OR INCRUSTATION IN GENERAL
    • C23F—NON-MECHANICAL REMOVAL OF METALLIC MATERIAL FROM SURFACE; INHIBITING CORROSION OF METALLIC MATERIAL OR INCRUSTATION IN GENERAL; MULTI-STEP PROCESSES FOR SURFACE TREATMENT OF METALLIC MATERIAL INVOLVING AT LEAST ONE PROCESS PROVIDED FOR IN CLASS C23 AND AT LEAST ONE PROCESS COVERED BY SUBCLASS C21D OR C22F OR CLASS C25
    • C23F2201/00—Type of materials to be protected by cathodic protection
    • C23F2201/02—Concrete, e.g. reinforced

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  • the subject matter herein relates generally to cathodic protection systems and more particularly to cathodic protection systems for steel-in- concrete structures utilizing a constant current rectifier with a voltage limiter.
  • One type of cathodic protection system is sometimes referred to as an overlay system. That system comprises disposing a plurality of flexibly interconnected anodes on the concrete deck or base to be protected and cementing them in place. That system basically consists of applying a conductive paint completely over the surface of the concrete layer containing the reinforcing bars. Thereafter, a series of small diameter platinum wires are attached to the concrete paint layer utilizing strips of self-adhesive fiberglass mesh tape. The mesh is then covered with a layer of conductive paint. The anode system is completed and covers the entire concrete surface excluding a small radius around metal; typically 2 inches in diameter and one inch from the edges. A cosmetic acrylic paint can then be put over the conductive paint. The anodes are connected to a rectifier controller through a header cable.
  • a need to provide constant, individualized current to each condominium balcony has proven to be necessary for a combination of reasons.
  • the traditional method using the typical cathodic protection rectifier uses a designed amount of protective current supplied to all the combined unit areas.
  • the cathodic protection rectifier method may: oversupply protective current to some exclusive balcony units, undersupply protective current to other exclusive balcony units, or supply no protective current to a number of balcony units.
  • a cathodic protection system utilizing a miniaturized constant current rectifier is provided.
  • the system includes a power supply, electronic board converter, header cable, anode wire, and conductive coating.
  • the miniaturized constant current rectifier preferably includes a power supply, an electronic circuit board to convert residential AC 120 V to Direct Current, and an electronic circuit board to adjust the output of Direct Current and to limit the voltage.
  • FIG. 1 is a plan view of the reinforcing steel mat in a concrete balcony slab.
  • FIG. 2 is an elevation view of the reinforcing steel mat in a concrete balcony slab.
  • FIG. 3 shows the AC power, rectifier, header cable, and anode wire placement.
  • FIG. 4 shows placement of an adhesive fiber mat over an anode wire to hold it in place for painting of a concrete slab, anode wire, and tape.
  • FIG. 5 shows the system portrayed without electrical wiring.
  • FIG. 6 is a flowchart of the entire cathodic system according to an embodiment.
  • FIG. 7 is a flowchart of the miniaturized constant current rectifier according to an embodiment.
  • the cathodic protection system 100 of the invention is designed specifically to provide customizable constant current to individualized balcony condominium units 10.
  • the system utilizes a state of the art miniaturized constant current rectifier (See FIG. 7) to ensure complete coverage.
  • the rebar 4 is placed at approximately 3 / 4 ” below the surface of the concrete 6 in the reinforcing steel mat 20.
  • Anode wire 8 is placed in a 1/16” groove 12 cut into the concrete 6 for aesthetic reasons or directly on top of the concrete surface.
  • An adhesive fiber mat 14 is placed over the anode wire 8 holding the wire in place so that conductive paint 16 can be added.
  • the power supply 18 includes a header cable 22 which supplies
  • the miniaturized constant current rectifier (MCCR) 30 operates from Component Block A 32, AC wall power (85 VAC to 265V AC at 50Hz or 60Hz, European or American power).
  • the Component Block B is an AC to
  • Component Block B 34 typically uses (but is not limited to) common AC to DC conversion topologies such as switch-mode power supply (SMPS), AC Offline Switcher, Buck Converter, Fly Back, Fly Forward, continuous conduction, discontinuous conduction, step down transform and full or half bridge rectifier, AC to DC wall wart type.
  • Component Block B is typically transformer isolated with a low voltage DC output for safety.
  • Component Block B typically outputs insulated low voltage DC electrical power (such as 3.3V, 5V, 9V, 12V, 15V, 24V) for consumer safety, but it is not limited to low voltage DC electrical power.
  • Component Block C Constant Current Control Circuit 36 is responsible for accepting the input power (typically low voltage DC electrical power) and providing constant protective current to Component Block D Cathodic Protective Assembly.
  • Component Block C has the capability to convert such power back into electrical current such as via an adjustable current potentiometer.
  • Component Block D Cathodic Protective assembly 40 behaves as a variable electrical impedance/resistance based on the chemical reactions between the rebar, concrete and the coating. As the electrical impedance/resistance changes over time in Component Block D, the Constant Current Control Circuit will maintain the same current flowing.
  • the voltage will adjust accordingly as the impedance/resistance of Block D changes.
  • the voltage adjustment is used as a limiter to fail-safe to current flow.
  • the adjustable voltage limiter is set at a value approximately 20-30% higher than the operating voltage.
  • the operating voltage is determined by the required voltage to maintain the desired current.
  • Constant Current Control Circuit can be varied (e.g., DC to DC converter, Buck, Boost, Boost-Buck, CUK, Linear current regulation, Current Mirror, etc.) so long as the device supplies a constant (stable) current at a desired level even though the impedance of the cathodic protective assembly changes. Changes may happen due a number of factors, including changes in ambient temperature, salt intrusion, rain, dry season, wet season, wind direction, concrete chemistry change, etc.
  • the Constant Current Control Circuit has the capability to manually adjust the current to account for various cathodic protective assemblies that are to be protected (e.g., in a concrete pad with rebar, the current requirements may be approximately in the range of 0.5mA to 2mA per square feet).
  • the constant current control circuit has an adjustable maximum voltage output. As the concrete cures, the impedance/resistance changes, usually decreasing with time; the rebar potential changes and usually less current flow is required for protection. Once the maximum (limiting) voltage is reached, the constant current control circuit automatically switches from constant current regulation to constant voltage regulation as an overprotection device.

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Abstract

A cathodic protection system providing substantially complete coverage to individual steel-in-concrete units in a multi-unit structure. The system includes a power supply, an electronic circuit board, a header cable, anode wire in each unit connected to the header cable, an adhesive fiber mat in each unit, and a conductive coating in each unit.

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CATHODIC PROTECTION SYSTEM AND MINATURIZED CONSTANT
CURRENT RECTIFIER
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
[0001] This application claims priority to U.S. Appl. No. 16/297,982 filed
March 1 1 , 2019 and entitled Cathodic Protection System And Miniaturized Constant Current Rectifier, which is incorporated herein by reference.
STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH
[0002] Not Applicable.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0003] The subject matter herein relates generally to cathodic protection systems and more particularly to cathodic protection systems for steel-in- concrete structures utilizing a constant current rectifier with a voltage limiter.
[0004] In order to protect steel-in-concrete structures (such as balconies on condominium units) from cracking, various cathodic protection systems have been utilized. In all such systems, an anode or a string of anodes is either laid on the concrete or embedded in it. The anodes are connected in a circuit containing a rectifier and the steel reinforcing bars. The current from the rectifier is sent through the circuit wiring to the anode at which point it passes through the concrete itself to the reinforcing bars and from there through a negative return cable to the rectifier.
[0005] One type of cathodic protection system is sometimes referred to as an overlay system. That system comprises disposing a plurality of flexibly interconnected anodes on the concrete deck or base to be protected and cementing them in place. That system basically consists of applying a conductive paint completely over the surface of the concrete layer containing the reinforcing bars. Thereafter, a series of small diameter platinum wires are attached to the concrete paint layer utilizing strips of self-adhesive fiberglass mesh tape. The mesh is then covered with a layer of conductive paint. The anode system is completed and covers the entire concrete surface excluding a small radius around metal; typically 2 inches in diameter and one inch from the edges. A cosmetic acrylic paint can then be put over the conductive paint. The anodes are connected to a rectifier controller through a header cable.
[0006] A need to provide constant, individualized current to each condominium balcony has proven to be necessary for a combination of reasons. The traditional method using the typical cathodic protection rectifier uses a designed amount of protective current supplied to all the combined unit areas. In a residential condominium consisting of many exclusive use units, the cathodic protection rectifier method may: oversupply protective current to some exclusive balcony units, undersupply protective current to other exclusive balcony units, or supply no protective current to a number of balcony units.
[0007] There is no way to decipher whether all the unit balconies are receiving the design current or any protective current at all. An oversupply of current results in the burning of the anode, causing separation of the anode from the concrete— resulting in little ongoing protection. An undersupply of current or no supply of current allows for the corrosion to continue. Given these issues, there exists a need for customizable current protection without destructive testing. The disclosed invention achieves this goal by having an adjustable rectifier installed into each condominium receptacle area, where the direct current supplied varies according to the specific need of each unique unit.
BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0008] Briefly stated, a cathodic protection system utilizing a miniaturized constant current rectifier is provided. In the preferred embodiment, the system includes a power supply, electronic board converter, header cable, anode wire, and conductive coating.
[0009] The miniaturized constant current rectifier preferably includes a power supply, an electronic circuit board to convert residential AC 120 V to Direct Current, and an electronic circuit board to adjust the output of Direct Current and to limit the voltage.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0010] FIG. 1 is a plan view of the reinforcing steel mat in a concrete balcony slab.
[0011] FIG. 2 is an elevation view of the reinforcing steel mat in a concrete balcony slab.
[0012] FIG. 3 shows the AC power, rectifier, header cable, and anode wire placement.
[0013] FIG. 4 shows placement of an adhesive fiber mat over an anode wire to hold it in place for painting of a concrete slab, anode wire, and tape.
[0014] FIG. 5 shows the system portrayed without electrical wiring.
[0015] FIG. 6 is a flowchart of the entire cathodic system according to an embodiment.
[0016] FIG. 7 is a flowchart of the miniaturized constant current rectifier according to an embodiment.
DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT
[0017] The following detailed description illustrates the claimed invention by way of example and not by way of limitation. The description clearly enables one skilled in the art to make and use the invention, describes several embodiments, adaptations, variations, alternatives, and uses of the claimed invention, including what is presently believed to be the best mode of carrying out the claimed invention. Additionally, it is to be understood that the claimed invention is not limited in its application to the details of construction and the arrangement of components set forth in the following description or illustrated in the drawings. The claimed invention is capable of other embodiments and of being practiced or being carried out in various ways. Also, it is to be understood that the phraseology and terminology used herein is for the purpose of description
[0018] As shown in FIGS. 1 -6, the cathodic protection system 100 of the invention is designed specifically to provide customizable constant current to individualized balcony condominium units 10. The system utilizes a state of the art miniaturized constant current rectifier (See FIG. 7) to ensure complete coverage.
[0019] Referring to an embodiment illustrated in FIGS. 3-5, the rebar 4 is placed at approximately 3/4” below the surface of the concrete 6 in the reinforcing steel mat 20. Anode wire 8 is placed in a 1/16” groove 12 cut into the concrete 6 for aesthetic reasons or directly on top of the concrete surface. An adhesive fiber mat 14 is placed over the anode wire 8 holding the wire in place so that conductive paint 16 can be added.
[0020] The power supply 18 includes a header cable 22 which supplies
Direct Current.
[0021] Referring to FIG. 7, in an embodiment depicted therein, the miniaturized constant current rectifier (MCCR) 30 operates from Component Block A 32, AC wall power (85 VAC to 265V AC at 50Hz or 60Hz, European or American power). The Component Block B is an AC to
DC converter 34 with sufficient power capability to deliver the appropriate power (voltage and current) to the Component Block C Constant Current Control Circuit 36.
[0022] Component Block B 34 typically uses (but is not limited to) common AC to DC conversion topologies such as switch-mode power supply (SMPS), AC Offline Switcher, Buck Converter, Fly Back, Fly Forward, continuous conduction, discontinuous conduction, step down transform and full or half bridge rectifier, AC to DC wall wart type. Component Block B is typically transformer isolated with a low voltage DC output for safety. Component Block B typically outputs insulated low voltage DC electrical power (such as 3.3V, 5V, 9V, 12V, 15V, 24V) for consumer safety, but it is not limited to low voltage DC electrical power.
[0023] Component Block C Constant Current Control Circuit 36 is responsible for accepting the input power (typically low voltage DC electrical power) and providing constant protective current to Component Block D Cathodic Protective Assembly. In cases where Component Block B is providing power other than low voltage DC, Component Block C has the capability to convert such power back into electrical current such as via an adjustable current potentiometer. From an electrical circuit perspective, Component Block D Cathodic Protective assembly 40 behaves as a variable electrical impedance/resistance based on the chemical reactions between the rebar, concrete and the coating. As the electrical impedance/resistance changes over time in Component Block D, the Constant Current Control Circuit will maintain the same current flowing. The voltage will adjust accordingly as the impedance/resistance of Block D changes. The voltage adjustment is used as a limiter to fail-safe to current flow. The adjustable voltage limiter is set at a value approximately 20-30% higher than the operating voltage. The operating voltage is determined by the required voltage to maintain the desired current.
[0024] The exact implementation of the Constant Current Control Circuit can be varied (e.g., DC to DC converter, Buck, Boost, Boost-Buck, CUK, Linear current regulation, Current Mirror, etc.) so long as the device supplies a constant (stable) current at a desired level even though the impedance of the cathodic protective assembly changes. Changes may happen due a number of factors, including changes in ambient temperature, salt intrusion, rain, dry season, wet season, wind direction, concrete chemistry change, etc. The Constant Current Control Circuit has the capability to manually adjust the current to account for various cathodic protective assemblies that are to be protected (e.g., in a concrete pad with rebar, the current requirements may be approximately in the range of 0.5mA to 2mA per square feet). As a protective feature, the constant current control circuit has an adjustable maximum voltage output. As the concrete cures, the impedance/resistance changes, usually decreasing with time; the rebar potential changes and usually less current flow is required for protection. Once the maximum (limiting) voltage is reached, the constant current control circuit automatically switches from constant current regulation to constant voltage regulation as an overprotection device.
[0025] As various changes could be made in the above constructions without departing from the scope of the invention, it is intended that all matter contained in the above description or shown in the accompanying drawing shall be interpreted as illustrative and not in a limiting sense.

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1 . A cathodic protection system for providing substantially complete, individual unit coverage to a multi-unit structure featuring steel-in-concrete units, the system comprising:
An apparatus, the apparatus comprising;
a power supply,
a first electronic circuit board configured to convert residential AC to Direct Current, and,
a second electronic circuit board configured to adjust the output of Direct Current, set a constant current output and to limit voltage,
a header cable to carry current,
anode wire in each of the steel-in-concrete units connected to the header cable,
an adhesive fiber mat in each of the steel-in-concrete units, and
a conductive coating on each of the steel-in-concrete units.
2. The system of claim 1 wherein the multi-unit structure comprises a steel-in-concrete, multi-balcony condominium.
3. The system of claim 1 wherein the second electronic circuit board is configured to convert residential AC 120V to Direct Current at approximately 2 mA per square foot of concrete.
4. The system of claim 1 wherein the anode wire comprises a platinum wire coated with a conductive mixed metal oxide.
5. The system of claim 1 wherein the adhesive fiber mat comprises drywall tape.
6. The cathodic protection system of claim 1 wherein the second electronic circuit board limits voltage to a value 20 - 30% higher than operating voltage.
7. An apparatus for providing constant current protection comprising:
a power supply,
a first electronic circuit board configured to convert residential AC to Direct Current, and
a second electronic circuit board configured to adjust the output of Direct Current, set a constant current output and to limit voltage.
8. The apparatus for providing constant current protection of claim 7 wherein the second electronic circuit board limits voltage to a value 20 - 30% higher than operating voltage.
9. A method of providing substantially complete, individual unit coverage to a multi-unit structure featuring steel-in-concrete units, the method comprising:
activating a cathodic protection system, the system comprising a power supply,
a first electronic circuit board configured to convert residential AC to Direct Current, and
a second electronic circuit board configured to adjust the output of Direct Current, set a constant current output and to limit voltage;
a header cable to carry current, anode wire to each of the steel-in-concrete units where desired connected to the header cable,
an adhesive fiber mat in each of the steel-in-concrete units where desired, and
a conductive coating applied to each of the steel-in-concrete units;
operating the cathodic protection system by providing constant current protection by application of the apparatus whereby residential AC is converted to Direct Current, and
the output of Direct Current is adjusted, a constant current output is set and system voltage is limited.
10. The method of Claim 9 further comprising first installing the cathodic protection system of Claim 9.
1 1. The method of claim 9 wherein the second electronic circuit board limits voltage to a value 20 - 30% higher than operating voltage.
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